PACO NEWS

EDUCATION DAY

Don't miss your chance to attend!  Seating is limited and REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025!  PACO's biennial Education Day (formerly known as the BWE - Biennial Workshop and Exhibition) is coming up on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 8:30AM - 4:30PM (registration begins at 8AM) at the Quest Conference Center at Polaris.  We're planning an exciting day of speakers and topics that will appeal to paralegals across the board.  We now have OSBA CLE approval for 7.0 hours for the day (1.5 ethics, 1.0 professional development, and 4.5 general)!  

Registration continues, but don't wait!  Seating is limited and registration closes on September 19, 2025.  Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and 7.0 CLE hours - an exceptional value!  
Members:       $50
Students:      $20
Guests:        $60
Table of Six:  $275

This is a fantastic way to complete your CLE credits for those of you who need to submit biennial reports to the OSBA or NFPA for your certifications and for those who are planning to sit for a certification exam next year.  We can't wait to see you there!

EDUCATION DAY SPONSORS

Thank you to the following for sponsoring Education Day!  We can't wait to see you all at the event!

OBLIC, Boerger Investigative Services, Spectrum Reporting LLC, Key Companies, Ohio Reporting Company, Veritext, Profile Discovery, Our Family Wizard

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 when Manson Ho, Legal Director of Litigation Solutions at Magna Legal will present Social Media Can Help Win Your Case.  Registration is available on the website.

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 when members of the staff from Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Clerk of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas will provide updates on what's new at the Clerk's office.  Registration is available on the website.

OSBA STUDY GROUP

PACO's OSBA Certification Exam Study Group is back! Randi has handed over the reins to Ashley Harris this year, including ALL her study materials!  Please contact Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) to join the study group and continue Randi's excellent track record of helping people pass the exam. The first session will be held September 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.  All sessions will be held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam.  There is no cost. 

OSBA PARALEGAL COMMITTEE FALL MEETING

Scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025 from 4-5:30PM.  For registration:  https://www.ohiobar.org/2025-events/paralegal-committee-meeting-fall-2025/

NFPA HAPPENINGS

NFPA's Annual Convention - Paralegals Adapting to Change - will take place from October 9 - 11, 2025.  This event is fully remote, so plan to register today!  Earn up to 11 CLEs over three days, master emerging trends, build your skills, and connect with colleagues from across the country!  For more information and to register:  https://www.paralegals.org/page/2025-annual-convention

This year's convention includes PACO's own a Patrice Givens, paralegal at Taft Law, who will be presenting with fellow NFPA DEI Committee colleagues on Recognizing and Managing Microaggressions and Unconscious Bias in the Workplace on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:15PM.  Make sure to catch this presentation!

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO

The Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio is holding the following pro bono events:

Asylum Clinic - Thursday, September 11, 2025 AM Shift 9AM-1PM and PM Shift 1-5PM - Vineyard Community Center, 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH 43081.  To register or for additional information:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/mq5q1bh0o5nipi/

Driver's License Clinic - Thursday, September 18, 2025.  You may select the morning shift, the afternoon shift, or all day.  To register or for additional information:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/2025-franklin-county-drivers-license-event/

Wills Clinic - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 4-8PM Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211.  To register:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/myw1x9n0yjb51r/

In addition, LASCO is holding the following CLE:

Tuesday, 11/18/25 from 9AM-12PM:  Preparing Wills, Advance Directives and Transfer on Death Affidavits for Pro Bono Clients.  This CLE is being offered in partnership with the CBA.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/q3qmqnx1b739k8/